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Bitbucket vs Bitbucket Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Bitbucket
Ranking in Version Control
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Bitbucket Server
Ranking in Version Control
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
26
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Version Control category, the mindshare of Bitbucket is 34.9%, up from 33.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bitbucket Server is 26.8%, up from 24.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Prathamesh DMarathe - PeerSpot reviewer
Seamless collaboration and merge conflict resolution improve code management
I use the Bitbucket tool to store the code repository and maintain a CI/CD pipeline, allowing multiple developers to work on different code branches. We can integrate with the developer Marathe bridge branch, enabling it to be pushed into the production environment within the CI/CD.  I use…
Dileep DK - PeerSpot reviewer
Facilitates efficient branching and integration with flexible workflow management
Bitbucket Server excels as a versioning system, effectively managing branching and code integration. It provides flexibility, allowing teams to customize workflows according to their specific needs. We maintain a master branch for production and separate branches for different features, which makes it easier to manage code changes. Additionally, its integration with Jenkins pipelines for automating builds and performing various checks enhances its utility.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features are the scripts used for migration purposes and to create new repository releases."
"The most valuable feature of Bitbucket is its capabilities."
"This is a very dependable product that is easy to use and it has an excellent GUI interface."
"The code reviews and the ability to support DevSecOps are very important."
"Bitbucket is significantly cheaper compared to GitHub and it provides on-premises hosting."
"Git is Bitbucket's most valuable feature."
"We have a couple of different tools that allow us to tie source code changes to report bugs. It's integrated with a bug tracking system and also integrated with what requires a tracking system. So we have better facilities. We get with the command line and can type all that stuff in and get the same kind of trust, but when we d it all manually, it's not likely to happen."
"Overall product rating: ten out of ten."
"Our code is secure."
"Bitbucket Server is easy to use. You can use other applications to access it, or you can use it to access the internet. You can use solutions, such as Sourcetree, which is free, and put it on your development system and use it to do the check-in, checkouts, and those type of operations. It is nice, but some other developers may agree."
"The product is easy to maintain."
"In terms of benefits, I feel that many companies are moving to Bitbucket Server since it can be deployed on an on-premises model at a time when everything is being moved to the cloud."
"It is an easily scalable solution."
"Bitbucket Server excels as a versioning system, effectively managing branching and code integration."
"Bitbucket Server easily integrates with Jira because they are both Atlassian products."
"Bitbucket Server integrates well with other products."
 

Cons

"The scalability for the cloud version can be improved."
"Bitbucket could improve its security. For example, the user access security could improve."
"Technical support is not very fast."
"I think the configuration can be improved because it is getting more complicated and not very well organized."
"The online documentation isn't sufficient for configuration at an enterprise level. If new issues arise, vendor support may be necessary."
"The installation of Bitbucket on our server was not as easy as other Atlassian products, so it is something that can be improved."
"Bitbucket's Initial setup is a little complicated because you need to install and configure the solution. It can take one or two days to deploy Bitbucket. If you have a high workload, you can deploy it on multiple server farms as needed"
"I would like to see the tool's desktop version."
"If I want to mail someone a master branch, then sometimes it shows some conflict with other codes in the master branch."
"Bitbucket Server can experience performance issues when pushing a large amount of code. This process may take a considerable amount of time."
"The platform's integration with other cloud services should be improved."
"The product's initial setup phase is complex."
"The user experience is tedious and long-winded. It could also be smoother from an admin's perspective."
"Some of the capabilities that I am looking for from a command line are not really available."
"Instead of providing only raw features and plugins, Atlassian should provide a ready-to-use integration of both choices to incorporate "trunk-based" development."
"It would have been better to use Bitbucket Server if it had something similar to the concept called GitHub Actions since it allows GitHub to provide seamless integration of CI/CD pipelines."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I understand Bitbucket's cost is on the higher side."
"Bitbucket is a low-priced tool."
"With our small number of users, our licensing fees are approximately $10 USD per month."
"I rate the pricing an eight out of ten because it is cheaper than solutions like GitLab."
"I did not pay for the license as I was using a corporate license. But I think the pricing is fair."
"You have to buy additional licenses when you exceed 50 users."
"The product offers competitive pricing structures for small to medium-sized businesses, which is especially beneficial for smaller teams."
"I rate the product price as two on a scale of one to ten, where ten means that it is a very expensive tool."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly. Prices can become expensive if you have a lot of users."
"There is a cost to use this solution but it is based on how many users are using it. If you have 50 users or 1,000 users the price will be very different."
"The platform offers a free version for public repositories, which benefits open-source projects."
"Bitbucket Server is quite expensive compared to other products."
"We pay around $6 per user."
"The solution comes as a part of the suite."
"We opted for the on-premises solution, and while it's quite expensive, I believe there's room for improvement in terms of pricing. The licensing is based on the number of users, but I'm not entirely certain about the details."
"As for licensing, Bitbucket is one of the more affordable options."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
50%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Bitbucket?
It's straightforward to adapt to, with user-friendly features and a convenient UI.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Bitbucket?
Pricing is not based on low cost. It's based on the quality and satisfaction of the services provided. We are not comparing Bitbucket's pricing with GitLab.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket?
I am not able to recollect any new suggestions. In terms of the commits, we currently create a pull request, however, we are not able to assign any. This could be an area for improvement.
What needs improvement with Bitbucket Server?
While Bitbucket Server performs well, the improvement lies not in the tool itself yet in the discipline of the team using it. The tool does not impose restrictions, allowing for flexibility in work...
What is your primary use case for Bitbucket Server?
Bitbucket Server is used for private code management and source code management. It facilitates versioning, allowing us to maintain a master branch which reflects the code in production, and manage...
 

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Sample Customers

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